185 voices. 243 tracks. 12 countries. A choir unlike any other. What started as a simple social media experiment, has become a poetic metaphor of our shared humanity and the power of connection.

Acclaimed composer and conductor Eric Whitacre offered the sheet music of his original composition, "Lux Aurumque", as a free download and invited singers to submit a video of themselves performing one part (soprano, alto, tenor, or bass). These rather ordinary videos of solo performances were then pieced together to form a choir of singers who have never met each other...but have unwittingly created music in perfect harmony together.

Jana Sheeder

So serene, peaceful, and beautiful. Incredible. I'd love to see a series of videos done this way.

Solange

Different voices in connection, transcending time and space. It makes me feel in peace. Very beautiful!!!

Pratibha

its wonderful for many people, many singers--the whole endeavor is a real accomplishment.

vilas

sound is very rhythemic and created autmosphere , up and down and mute in between is mind blowing . it take you to Trans.

Nancy

It's transcendency is inspiring, that so many divergent voices can transcend time and space to create something so beautiful.

sethi

Thank you .

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D.K.Oza

Music : its divinity: devotion: deep appeal:absorbing: inspiring ,

Katie Rose

The stillness, sacredness and unison of so many diverse voices in diverse locations coming together as one! thank you, this is truly inspirational.

bittu

he surprise of a virtual choir i was touched by the delicacy and power of the piece Eric's graceful direction and his smilephd writing service

Eve

The oneness, the harmony, the promise of shared values and appreciation of beauty.

maureen

the surprise of a virtual choir
i was touched by the delicacy and power of the piece
Eric's graceful direction and his smile

Gail

Peaceful, heavenly beauty in the music and the visual: the faces, the colors, graceful movement. Harmony. Amazing talent and creativity to even think of doing this. Thank you so much. I can't stop clicking replay!

Nelia

The people of this world can live in harmony. Peace- love- Light- what a most creative project with amazing result!

Ingrid Elisabet

This was absolutely heavenly! A collaboration of angels. Thank you all with infinite love and gratitude - most especially Eric Whitacre for the composition, concept and perfect assembly and presentation! Love & Blessings - Ingrid

sharon

soothing ,spiritual, heaven,angels, peace, love i floated on air ,with angels and i found it-peace!

Cindy

I can't put into words just how beautiful and meaningful this event is for me. It goes so far beyond the individuals to the point where I feel intimately connected with each and every one of them and my connection, just by viewing this video, adds to the meaning of what we are all experiencing. It is a mystical experience that causes inexpressable wonder to well up from deep within me and flow up and out of me in a stream of pure joy. Wow, wow, and a million more wows. I am stunned to silence and filled with gratitude.

Cat

Purity, synergism beyond the imagination.

Joshua

wow i cant believe something like this actually exists. It is so Perfect!! I loved it.

Tori

This gift of music is amazing, and I've never seen anything like this before. It was so beautiful...

Terri Whitley

What a wonderful reprieve from the day's hustle and bustle. There isn't anything more I could add that hasn't already been said in the comments. The top of my head is buzzing, and I am so happy to have heard this.

Susan Smith Laycock

The wonder of our collective humanity...the power of the human voice. It is said 'The voice does the Buddha's work'. What a wonderful experiment! Thank you!

Tina Marie

They sound like earth angels.

Suzanne

Simply beautiful!,

janet cassidy

Most grateful to my Friend Evy for posting this most Beautifully Inclusive piece of LOVE and Beauty! <3<3<3

Tamara

simply phenomenal...

Donna

We are one!

Donna

It sounds like voices of angels from heaven and gave me goose bumps!

helena

A friend posted this link on FB and it is just what I needed to hear this morning.We are the world....thankyou this is evocative and incredibly ambitious and it works.

Kate

intruiging.... would be really nice to know what the words are / translation

Mary

The blending of the voices of the world into one harmony.

Jane

This was awe-inspiring and uplifting. I believe we are all connected to one another and this video demonstrates this beautifully.

Mary

This brought me to tears. Thank you, Eric, for your inspiring music and to everyone involved who brought this moving project through to completion. This so beautifully illustrates our interconnectivity and how harmony IS possible - and deeply yearned for. Music, especially as beautiful as this piece, is such a powerful means of sharing and connecting. How large might the next choir be? I'm joining those spreading this video. Thank you, karmatube.org for finding it. What a start to the day!

Robin

It occurred to me after listening to the gorgeous harmony created here, that perhaps this video should be played for the world leaders that hold humanities fate in their hands. Or, maybe starting in the United States, we should add "In each other we trust", to our currency. har.mo.ny (har'me-nE) n. pl. .nies 1. Accord or agreement in feeling, manner, action, etc.: to live in harmony. 2. A state of order, agreement, or esthetically pleasing relationships among the elements of the whole: the harmony of color in a painting. 3. Pleasing sounds; music. 4. Music a) A simultaneous combination of tones or a group of melodic tones that suggest a simultaneous combination. , etc.

:Ozlem

On a regular basis, I am asked by my students what does it matter if I am working for justice here in my little sphere of influence (my classroom, my family or friendship circle, my workplace). Social injustice is so pervasive, structural, and seemingly endless. What I found so inspiring about this piece is how it captures the collective effect when individual people work towards a common goal - even when that work is seemingly done in isolation. Thanks for posting!

Ruth Shivani

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Cate Raphael

No doubt, you are God's messenger, as I am sure this was his intention when he created man. That we should all be in harmony!

Pamela

Soulful! Just brilliant.

jesse

i actually sang this song at the texas music educators association my senior year of highschool and he was there to hear us perform it. i never got to hear what we sounded like though. if we sounded anything like this it was a success because this sounds amazing.

Alyssa

Such a beautiful piece to perform. I have had the privilege to play this piece as a band arrangement, and it never ceases to put goose bumps on my arms. Well done.

Chris

The harmony was superb. Left me with peace. Thanks to all for putting in so much to this music.

alex

Its awesome I sang this at All State and it was my favorite of the selection.

Chrys

Very beautiful. Looking forward to participating in the next one.

Joan

This is one of the most moving things I have ever seen. Thank you.

Debbie Center

I am striving, through teaching and creating music, to create a World of Harmony. You have given me a World of Harmony for the past 6 minutes and 20 seconds. Thank you!

Sherry z

jaw dropping beauty to the ear!
Creativity never stops! Bravo! Brava!

Lanny

Very moving. Peaceful & soothing to my soul.
Thank you!

Constance

heart-rendingly beautiful...draws my soul to dance.

John

So Cool..And So Beautiful!

Gloria ives

Awe-Inspiring. In every way.

connie

Divinely inspired; Music to open the heart. Deep thanks.

Cathy Mines

Beautiful in so many ways...
Thank you for this.
Encore! Encore! Encore!

marilyn june melville

Learn more about the making of the Lux Aurumque Virtual Choir and how to participate in the next viritual choir!

Think about how your individual actions, small or large, fit into the larger picture. Think about someone on the other side of the world engaging in a harmonious act, and let that inspire you to do the same right where you are!

Post up a board and ask random people to add photos, quotes, postcards, etc. to create a collective collage. What does the end result say to you?

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